Monday, 27 May 2013

Picky Pellegrini: Manchester City target Manuel admits he's considering Etihad job

'I'm fortunate to have some very good options and Manchester City is one of them,' said Chilean coach

The Manu for the job? Pellegrini is considering the City hotseat


Manuel Pellegrini believes he can meet Manchester City's lofty demands after declaring he is leaving Malaga to "fulfil his sporting ambitions".

City chief executive Ferran Soriano claims Pellegrini will be expected to win a trophy every season when he is officially named as Roberto Mancini's successor at Eastlands.

Pellegrini, 59, remained coy about City when quizzed after his last home game with Malaga, but is excited about the opportunity to win the game's top prizes.

The Chilean feels he was denied that chance at Real Madrid because of the interference of president Florentino Perez, who sacked him in 2010 after one trophyless season in charge.

"I'm fortunate to have some very good options and Manchester City is one of them," he said.

Despite Pellegrini's reticence, City hope to confirm him as their new manager within the next seven days.

The Blues must wait for Malaga to finish their La Liga campaign - the Spanish side beat Deportivo la Coruna 3-1 in their final home game on Sunday and finish away to Champions Barcelona on Saturday.

Malaga are sixth, good enough for a Europa League place if they can overturn their European ban, and Pellegrini feels he is leaving them on a high.

"You cannot ask for a better farewell," said the former Villarreal boss. "I wanted to leave here winning, and that's what I've done. I leave here with the team in Europe for the second successive season. I'm going to remember this for a long time.

"Our goal was to be in Europe because this club deserves it. It's been a historic two-and-a-half years here. There have been days that I will never forget."



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